Check out Matt York's short intro video here! 

The library is closed Saturday, July 1
and Tuesday, July 4th.
Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Upcoming events:

Our They/Them: Gender Identities with Dr. Carmen Alvaro Jarrín - Hybrid Event

Wednesday, Jun. 28, 6:30-7:30pm

One in six American adults in Gen Z identifies as LGBT, according to a 2021 Gallup poll. Of those, 25% identify as nonbinary and another 20% are questioning their gender identity. In this discussion for both teens and adults, Prof. Carmen Alvaro Jarrín will discuss nonbinary identities, allowing people to think beyond the gender binary and allowing them to experiment more freely with gender presentation and pronouns. With a decolonial approach to gender, we'll examine how nonbinary identities have always existed, and how colonialism imposed a strict gender binary around the world. Perhaps the gender binary is an unnecessary limit on our species, and a broader understanding will let the full spectrum of gender nonconformity flourish. Registration required; join us in the library or online.

Dr. Carmen Alvaro Jarrín received their Ph.D. from Duke University and they are Associate Professor of Anthropology at College of the Holy Cross. They are the author of The Biopolitics of Beauty: Cosmetic Citizenship and Affective Capital in Brazil (University of California Press). They are also co-editor of two collections of essays: Remaking the Human: Cosmetic Technologies of Body Repair, Reshaping and Replacement (Berghahn Books), and Precarious Democracy: Ethnographies of Hope, Despair and Resistance in Brazil (Rutgers University Press).

All Ages Story Time! - Registration is full

Thursday, Jun. 29, 11am-12pm

Our summer Story Time sessions are geared towards our youngest library friends, but there will be fun things for older kids to do as well. We'll read, sing, and provide crafts along the way! Registration required. 

Concert on the Common: Matt York’s Songs & Stories of Johnny Cash

Saturday, Jul. 1, 4-5pm

Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash and tell stories about Cash's career spanning from the 1950's to his passing in 2003. He'll discuss Cash's emergence as a groundbreaking artist in the 1950's, his marriage to June Carter and many of his other career highlights. York was recently nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist and his album Gently Used was just named one of Worcester Magazine's best albums of 2022. (In the case of inclement weather, this program will take place in the library.) This program is supported in part by a grant from the Boylston Local Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

STEM Scientists: Bug Chemistry
Wednesday, Jul. 5, 11am-12pm
Did you know there's a type of red pigment that we get from BUGS that is used in paints, dyes and makeup? We'll explore the interesting cochineal bug, and then we'll process the bugs into paint. We'll practice some simple chemistry lessons to make different colors. Then we'll try out our color creations and paint! Ages 5+; registration required. 

Afternoon Book Club Hybrid
Wednesday, Jul. 5, 1-2pm
Join us for a discussion of our monthly book club book. For July we will read Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, join us either online or in person. Copies are available at the library or on Overdrive.

Drop-In Tech Help
Wednesday, Jul. 5, 3-6pm
Drop by the library for all of your basic technology needs! Our librarians will help you learn about using your computers, smart phones, tablets, or other devices. If you need assistance using library apps, searching the library databases, or creating any of your own accounts, we're here for you! Stop by any time between 3-6pm. For more advanced tech help, consider signing up for an appointment on our website so we can best serve your needs.

All Ages Story Time!
Thursday, Jul. 6, 11am-12pm
Our summer Story Time sessions are geared towards our youngest library friends, but there will be fun things for older kids to do as well. We'll read, sing, and provide crafts along the way! Registration required. 

Outside Games
Friday, Jul. 7, 10:30am-4:30pm
A selection of outside games will be available to use on the Library lawn or Common area every Friday from 10:30am-4:30pm in July and August! No registration necessary, just swing by any time and enjoy.